I woke up with a headache. It was the fifth consecutive day this had happened. I was a constant nervous wreck, I was worried. I had not received any call or text from Creep in five days but his previous call kept ringing in my head, I was in trouble. Dave had called severally but I never answered even though Dupe had confirmed that Dave did not misplace his phone. Dupe had gotten more pictures for me from my department but Creep wasnāt in any of them.
No, he wasnāt in my department, I concluded. I had already lost five days of my life to worrying about him, and he was yet to do anything. It was enough, I was moving on. I struggled to my feet and looked at my phone, it was just after eight, it was not too late to take control of my day. I had not seen Segun since I met Creep, he could help me. Dupe did not like me hanging around with him, but now, I didnāt care. I dialled his number. I wonder why he hasnāt called all this while, I thought.
āWhere have youā¦āHe started.
āHold on please.ā
I heard some voices in the background, then silence. And then footsteps I assumed were his, running. What was happening?
āAlright, Iām here now. Why havenāt you been picking Daveās call?ā He asked.
āDupe told me youāve been in your room all week.ā
āAre you seriously asking me that?ā I couldnāt believe my ears.
āDidnāt they tell you all that happened?ā
āYeah, so what?ā I paused and looked at my phone, I couldnāt believe Segun was the one I was talking to.
āAnyway, I kind of want to see you.ā
āOkayā¦but hold on.ā He said and went off the phone again. I was about ending the call in annoyance when he spoke.
āHello.ā Only it wasnāt him, it was Dave.
āWhy have you been avoiding my calls? I thought we were cool.ā I didnāt know what to say to him, I didnāt say anything, I couldnāt.
āAre you okay?ā I could hear the concern in his voice.
āIāll see you today. Iām sorry.ā There was no point hiding. He cared about me and in spite of myself, I liked him too, there was no point running. Not anymore
āAlright, thatās cool. I have a test this morning though, should be over before twelve.ā He sounded so excited, I couldnāt help but smile.
āSee you by one then? Or just call me.ā I said.
āOh yeah, sure I will.ā
āHey, one more thing, tell Segun I said not to worry.ā I still did not understand why Segun had been weird over the phone. It did not matter, I had a boyfriend, I did not need Segun. I dropped back on top of my bed with a smile. I wondered what it was like to have boyfriend. I needed to speak to Dupe. My door burst open and Dupe entered.
āAh, speak of the devil.ā I said rolling over to face her.
āI have good news.ā I saw her face and stopped. She had tears in her eyes. I jumped up and she rushed into my arms. She started to sob heavily.
āHey dear, are you okay?ā I asked looking into her eyes.
āSegun broke up with me.ā
āWhat!.ā I said and stepped back.
āWhy?ā I took Dupe by the arm, sit her on a chair and waited for her to calm down.What was wrong with Segun? Was it me?
āDupe, what did Segun say was wrong?ā I asked.
āHe said, going out with me was a mistake and he wasnāt really in love with me.ā
āWhere did he meet you? He came here?ā
āHe called me.ā She said sobbing again.
āHe broke up with me on the phone!ā My phone started to ring. It was Segun. I picked the phone and showed Dupe.
āWhy is he calling me?ā I wondered aloud.
āAnswer it.ā Dupe said. I leaned on my table and answered the call.
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āWhat do you want?ā
āI need to see you please.ā He said.
āYou want to see me?ā I could feel the blood rushing to my head, I was angry now.
āYou cruel b—–d, you want to see me?ā
āPlease, I need to explain some things to you.ā
āOf course you do. Iām listening to you now.ā I said. Dupe watched me keenly.
āIād rather prefer we met.ā He said.
āI wonāt meet with you, so speak now!ā
āOkay then. See, you canāt go out with Dave.ā He said. Was that what this was about? Me? I couldnāt believe it. He asked my friend out and had the nerve to ask me not to date Dave?
āWhatās he saying?ā Dupe whispered. I gestured to her to hold on.
āAnd why shouldnāt I Mr Segun? You have a reason why not?ā
āThat is why I need to see you. Please just meet me.ā He said.
āDo you know who is here with me Segun? Dupe! Remember her?ā
āPlease help me tell her Iām sorry, I did it for you.ā That was it! I ended the call and threw my phone on the bed.Idiot!
āDid he ask about me? Did he change his mind?ā Dupe asked, her eyes eager. I pitied her. I felt guilty for my past jealousy. I wasnāt sure it was a good idea to tell her they broke up because of me. Lying could be worse though.
āHe wants to see me.ā
āWhy? Why does he want to see you?ā She asked.
āI donātā¦ā I started to say.
āWait, oh my Godā¦He wants you? Oh my God.ā She stood to her feet. I didnāt like the look on her face.
āI should have seen it coming. All this time, I should have known.ā
āHey, itās not like that.ā I moved close to touch her.
āDonāt come near me.ā She hissed.
āIām not even going to see him.ā
āShould I say āthank youā because you have the decency to let the ashes of our relationship get cold before you light yours?ā
āDupe listen to me! I will not date Segun, Iām meeting Dave today and Iāll say yes to him.ā I said, tears in my eyes. She stopped.
āWhat? When did you decide?ā
āI was just going to call you when you came in. I decided this morning. Please Dupeā She wiped her eyes and looked away.
āDupe, youāre my best friend in the world, donāt leave me now.ā She nodded.
āIām sorry.ā
āI have to go, I canāt be here right now.ā She said and turned to go.
āPlease Dupe.ā
āI will be back, just give me time.ā She went out and closed the door quietly behind her. I watched her leave and wondered if she would ever be back, truly back.
First Creep and now Segun? Maybe I was right to have avoided boys all along. I fervently hoped Dave was going to be different. My phone rang, it was Dave.Finally!
āDave, hey.ā I answered immediately.
āIām sorry my darling but this isnāt Dave.ā Creep!I jumped to my feet. How did he have Daveās phone again?
āDid you miss me?ā He asked with a chuckle.
āHowās Dave by the way? Oh no, you donāt have to answer that. I know how he is.ā My heart was racing and I couldnāt speak.
āDonāt you want to know?ā He laughed.
āOkay, Iāll tell you anyway.ā I swallowed and held my breath.
āYou wonāt be seeing precious Dave for a while. You know that test he went to write? Our poor Dave was caught cheating! But wait, he then knocked down a guard trying to run!ā
āNo way.ā I mumbled to myself.
āDave would never do that.ā
āYouāre right. Maybe he was set up or maybe not, weāll never know.ā
āHe didnāt do it.ā I said to myself.
āHe will be fine.ā
āNo my dear, he wonāt be fine. Did you know he was a cultist too?ā
āNo, heās not!ā I screamed!
āSure heās not, he doesnāt have the balls for it. But who knows what evidence might turn up.ā
āItās me you have a problem with! Leave my boyfriend alone!ā I shouted.
āOh, Iām coming for you too. I just want him away first. I have something special prepared for you.ā He said.
āYou devilā¦ā My lips trembled.
āDonāt worry,I wonāt harm you. Never!ā
āLeave Dave out of this please, I will break up with him if you want, please!ā He laughed.
āItās too late for that my dear. I got to go! We will talk again soon, okay?ā He said and ended the call.
Oh Dave! What have I done? What have I done to you? Was it all true? God let it all be a bluff. There was only one person I could call. I hesitated, sighed and called Segun. . . .
Tbc
The Stalker ~Episode 4
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